Raleigh M8000 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M8000 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M8000 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum Main Triangle and chromoly Swingarm |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Raleigh M8000
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Red and black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-800 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh M8000 bike review
Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.M8000 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M8000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.